COMMUNITY calendar
SATURDAY PCH Auxiliary Sale
PCH Auxiliary annual sale of gently-used clothing and accessories at Summerside Presbyterian Church, 130 Victoria Rd. For donations and drop-off times call 902432-3803. Sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Inquiries: Mary Curran at 902-432-3803.
9 a.m.-3 p.m., April 14
Maker Space
Maker Space at Summerside Rotary Library Every Saturdays at 10 a.m. DIY space where families can gather to create, invent, and learn. Puppet Play at 11 a.m. Watch puppet play then stay and make up your own. Family fun for everyone at Summerside Rotary Library. 10 and 11 a.m., April 14
Coffee Paintings
“You Can’t Drink It” - Coffee Paintings. Local artist Bonita Lynn Nichols visiting Summerside Rotary Library to display her art made from coffee and talk about how she creates it.
1-4 p.m., April 14
Junior Book Club
Junior Book Club at Summerside Rotary Library for children ages 6 to 12 years who like reading. Bring a book to life through crafts and activities. Pick up copy of book club pick at main circulation desk at library, inside Inspire Learning Centre.
1 p.m., April 14
Legion Kitchen Party
Kitchen Party at Summerside Legion from 2-5 p.m. featuring music of Kim Albert.
2-5 p.m., April 14
Ceilidh in the Brae
Ceilidh in the Brae at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, Brae. Admission: freewill offering. Lunch and 50/50 draw.
7:30 p.m., April 14
Lions Kitchen Party
Music with Donna Lee Kitchen Party Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring instrument or sing a song. Open mic starts at 9:15 p.m. at St. Eleanors Lions Club.
8 p.m., April 14
Summerside Legion Darts
Dart games begin at 8 p.m. Saturdays at Summerside Legion. Also on Sundays at 12 noon and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
8 p.m., April 14
Club 50 Dance
Dance every Saturday night at Club 50 in Abram-Village from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dancing to Tyler’s DJ Services. Lunch and 50/50 draw. Admission $6. 8:30-11:30 p.m., April 14
Tribute to Country Legends
Tribute to Country Music Legends Conway Twitty, George Jones, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings at Acadian Musical Village, Abram-Village. Performers: Kurk Bernard, Roy Arsenault, Blair Gaudet, accompanied by Rheal and Remi Arsenault, and Andy Paynter. Admission: $12. Adults only. 50/50 draw and lunch available. Contact: (902) 854-3300 9 p.m., April 14
O’Leary Chase the Ace
Chase the Ace for O’Leary rink, curling club and Legion. Draw on Saturday evenings at O’Leary Legion around 10 p.m.
10 p.m., April 14
SUNDAY Linkletter Flea Market
Linkletter Community Centre hosts flea markets featuring antiques, tools, local crafts, knitting, new and used items, every Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For tables phone Kari at 902-786-9979. Free admission.
8 a.m.-1 p.m., April 15
Cartoon Drawing and Lego
Enjoy drawing cartoons? Join others in positive, friendly environment and draw together at Summerside Rotary Library at 12:30 p.m., Sundays. Lego Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Building with Lego at Summerside Rotary Library. 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., April 15
Heritage Buildings Talk
While Eddy Schwartz art exhibit of older homes and buildings in Summerside, Eptek Centre hosting talk about heritage carpentry and heritage building designation. Speakers: Josh Silver from Holland College’s Heritage Retrofit Carpentry program, Fred Horne, archivist and collections co-ordinator with Culture Summerside, and Charlotte Stewart, heritage officer with Department of Education and Culture. Admission: free.
2 p.m., April 15
Genealogy Club
Interested in researching your family tree? Genealogy Club starting at Summerside Rotary Library for people to share tips, ideas and resources. P.E.I. Public Library System recently acquired Ancestry (world’s largest online family history resource), free to use on library computers.
2 p.m., April 15
Memorial Crib Tournament
Dee LeFurgey and Bobby Perry Memorial Cribbage Tournament at Summerside Legion.
2 p.m., April 15
Acoustic Music Jam
Musical jam session every Sunday, 2 to 8:30 p.m. at Acadian Musical Village (Expo-Centre) in Abram-Village, organized by Acadian Musical Village and Evangeline Bluegrass Festival. Admission: $3, adults only. Supper served at 5 p.m. for $10. Door prize and 50/50 draw. Contact 902-854-2324. 2-8:30 p.m., April 15
Hospice Hymn Sing
West Prince Hospice Hymn Sing and Memorial Service at Immaculate Conception Church, Palmer Road. Evening of remembrance. 7 p.m., April 15
Kellys Cross Ceilidh
Ceilidh in Kellys Cross with Ann Cudmore as MC. Music by Centre House band. Guests: Pat Molyneaux, Mike Johnson, Randy Blaisdell, Dave Gillis, Luke Gillis, Janice Hebert, Joseph Hebert, Jim Gorman, Ashley Gorman, Katie Toole and Sophie Toole, dancers. At 1475, Route 13, Kellys Cross. Admission at door includes light lunch, tea and coffee. 50/50 draw. 7 p.m., April 15
St. Louis Music Night
Music at St. Louis Community Centre. Musicians: Heartfelt group (Wilma and Larry Jones, Roma Perry and Jerome Arsenault). Admission: $5. Light lunch provided and music.
7:30 p.m., April 15
MONDAY Rock & Talk Playgroup
Rock & Talk Playgroup hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Mondays, for babies, toddlers and caregivers. Allow children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates activities, educational toys, healthy snack and Parent Child Mother Goose circle time. Call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 16
Kinkora Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson St., Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 16
Giant Auction Card party
Kinkora Maple Leaf Seniors Giant Auction Card party at Kinkora Place. First prize $100, 2. $50, 3. $25, 50/50 draw, door prizes, and raffle for two $50 gift certificates from Captain Cooke Seafood Inc. Admission $7 per player. Bring a partner. Lunch served. For more info call Les Nantes 902-887-2851, or Stevie Dawson 902-315-1958. 1:30 p.m., April 16
Legion Bluegrass Concert
Bluegrass & Acoustic Music concert at Summerside Legion featuring 2 + 3 with David Albert, Michael Richard, Julie Arsenault and Beatrice Arsenault. Open-mike performers on 7-7:30 p.m, have free admission. Admission: $5. 50/50 draw and door prizes. Bring acoustic instruments for jam after concert. 7-9 p.m., April 16
Seaview Hall Games
Seaview Hall games night with Crokinole and cards every Monday at 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m., April 16
TUESDAY Wiggle, Giggle, Munch
New Wiggle, Giggle & Munch family program hosted by Family Place, at Summerside Rotary Library Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., until May 22. Super fun family program focusing on physical activity, nutrition and creativity. Designed for children aged 2-5 years and their parents/caregivers. To register, drop in to Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 17
Hospice Workshop
Workshop about Hospice and its services plus information about getting involved. Speaker: Liz Parsons, co-ordinator of volunteers, East Prince Chapter of Hospice P.E.I. At Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St., in the ADL Room, Summerside. For more information, call EPSI at 902-888-2177.
1 p.m., April 17
Stroller Fit Program
Stroller Fit hosted by Family Place, at Credit Union Place walking track Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Group for new parents and their wee ones, free. Get some exercise and meet and socialize with other new parents. Registration not required. 1:30-2:30 p.m., April 17
Reading Program
Summerside Rotary Library hosts Wiggle, Giggle, Read every Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Rhymes, songs and playtime activities for baby’s 0-36 months and their caregivers. 1:30 p.m., April 17
Teen Advisory Group
Teen Advisory Group for ages of 13 to 18. Have your say in events and activities happening at Summerside Rotary Library and ways to make Summerside better place. Earn volunteer hours and build skills in leadership and project management, while having fun and being creative. Teen advisory group meets monthly.
3:45 p.m., April 17
Movie Night at Library
Movie night at Abram-Village Public Library. Come in your PJs.
6 p.m., April 17
Healthy Cooking Class
Join Sobeys chef and dietitian for Healthy Cooking class. Enjoy meal prepared by chef and get nutrition tips from dietitian. Cost: $15 per person. Class at Sobeys Summerside. On the menu: Smoky Chipotle Dip, Spiced Pork Skewers, Rhubarb Chutney, Broccoli Salad with Turmeric Yogurt Dressing, Grilled Garlic Asparagus. Register by emailing margaret.young@ sobeys.com or calling 902-4366731.
6-8 p.m., April 17